A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1893455 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894833 epoch_slot_no: 15633 block_no: 1893366 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9031 time: 2018-12-06 12:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26e06994726c735c24e10afc09af7b493e81a22c9ab7880650ae7440f6640441Block Operator
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